Newspapers on Sunday, March 8, reported extensively on the flood disaster in Nairobi, with President William Ruto intervening to deal with the crisis. The front pages of The Sunday Standard and Taifa Duhami newspapers. Photo: Screenshots from The Sunday Standard, National Sunday.Source: UGC Elsewhere, one of the newspapers reported on the questions asked by the…
Kenya’s National Security Adviser Monica Juma has secured a powerful United Nations appointment, placing the top diplomat in two top international offices. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Monica Juma as Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and Director-General of the United Nations Office in Vienna Monica Juma’s appointment follows…
On Saturday, March 7, dailies reported on the funeral of Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament, Johana Ng’eno, who died along with five others in a fatal helicopter crash in Chepkiep village. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Saturday, March 7. Photos/screenshots: Saturday Nation, The Saturday Standard, Weekend Star and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC 1. Saturday Nation…
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term ends amid election disputes and increasing Al-Shabaab threats Al-Shabaab surrounds Mogadishu, controlling 30% of Somalia’s territory and threatening regional security Urgent intervention is needed to prevent Somalia from becoming a stronghold of extremist movements Somalia – Only a few weeks remain before the term of Somali President Hassan Sheikh…
A Nairobi man has appeared before the Milimani Law Courts facing serious charges of intellectual property theft for allegedly distributing and selling pirated digital newspapers via WhatsApp. Antony Mwanzia Kimeu stood before Senior Principal Magistrate Teresia Nyangena, where he denied multiple counts of copyright infringement. The case highlights a growing crackdown by Kenyan authorities on…
President William Ruto has called for international cooperation and diplomatic dialogue to reduce tensions in the Middle East. It is recalled that the president has adopted a neutral diplomatic position, avoiding direct criticism of the United States or Iran The Middle East crisis escalated following the death of Iran’s top political and religious leader during…
What started as a routine chartered helicopter trip ended in tragedy after a crash that left six people dead in Chepkiep, Mosop Constituency, Nandi County A Eurocopter 350 helicopter crashed on Saturday, February 28, after reportedly making an emergency landing before bursting into flames While officials are analyzing what happened, TUKO.co.ke gives you the identity…
Witnesses have recounted the horrific scenes of the helicopter crash on the evening of Saturday, February 28, killing MP Johanna Ng’eno and five other people on board. The Nandi County police commander, Samuel Mukuusi, confirmed the tragic accident, which happened just hours after the MP posted a video of himself in the helicopter involved in…
Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament, Johanna Ngeno’s social media presence which was full of joy and excitement came to a sad end with a tragic helicopter crash A helicopter crash in Mosop killed all six people on board, shocking his constituents, who were recently hit by floods Ngeno’s last post on social media had highlighted…
Newspapers on Sunday, March 1, reported more about the tragic helicopter crash in which Emurua MP Dikirr Johanna Ng’eno died. National front pages Sunday and Sunday. Photo: Screenshots from the Sunday Nation and the Sunday Nation.Source: UGC One of the newspapers covered Ng’eno’s last moments before the fatal accident. 1. Sunday Nation The Sunday Nation…
Kenya’s banking industry is controlled by a few “silent” billionaires who own millions of shares, reaping huge dividends Among them is the managing director of the Cooperative Bank, Gideon Muriuki, who continues to increase his stake in the lender Baloobhai Patel also stands as one of the most successful investors in Kenya, who has been…
On Saturday, February 28, Kenyan newspapers covered the results after the UDA’s landslide victory in the national by-elections, even as Union Opposition leaders stepped up campaigning across the country, seeking support for their coalition. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Saturday, February 28. Screenshot: Saturday Nation, The Saturday Standard, Weekend Star and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC…
Samson Mutua is the first Kenyan to receive an injection of Lenacapavir HIV vaccine which will prevent people at risk of contracting the disease for six months Health Minister Aden Duale launched the national launch of PrEP, a long-term injection to prevent HIV infection, and all witnessed Mutua receiving the vaccine Kenyans expressed mixed feelings…
On Friday, February 27, Kenyan newspapers reported on the tension between the national government and civil servants following the proposal to change them from permanent jobs with pensions to contract jobs. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Friday, February 27. Photo: DN, PD, The Standard, Star and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC The newspapers also revealed the…
The Super Metro transport bus company has launched an investigation into the death of a passenger who was allegedly pushed from his bus on the Kitengela-Namanga Highway Witnesses recounted the events that led to the sudden death of the passenger as the family demanded justice The management of Super Metro has promised transparency and cooperation…